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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,972.77, 44,121.84 and 17,633.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,972.77, 44,121.84 and 17,633.93 is: 24,334.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,972.77 : 44,121.84 = 17,633.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,972.77/44,121.84 = 17,633.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,972.77x = 44,121.84 × 17,633.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,972.77x = 778,041,248.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,041,248.21/31,972.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,334.50

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